The Alentejo region, located in southern Portugal, is renowned for its rich winemaking heritage and unique clay vessel fermentation techniques. These ancient talhas, first introduced by the Romans, offer a timeless connection to the land, producing wines with distinctive earthy aromas and smooth textures. The Alentejo’s warm climate and diverse soils foster the growth of native grape varieties such as Aragonez, Trincadeira, and Antão Vaz, celebrated for their bold flavors and versatility.
Modern winemakers in Alentejo are reviving these historic methods while embracing sustainability, crafting wines that honor tradition and appeal to contemporary tastes. The resurgence of Talha wines highlights the region’s commitment to authenticity and its deep ties to Portugal’s winemaking heritage.
Cabeças do Reguengo Respiro Clarete is a vibrant field blend of white and red grapes from four centenary vineyards in Serra de São Mamede. Naturally fermented with extended maceration and aged 8 months in oak, this light-bodied, gastronomic wine is perfect for pairing with food and served chilled.
Cabeças do Reguengo Equinócio Branco is a unique white wine crafted from 14 ancient grape varieties grown in an old vineyard at 598 meters in the Serra de São Mamede. Fermented naturally and aged for 15 months in used barrels, this unfiltered wine boasts a rich and complex character, reflective of its granitic soils and massal selection dating back to the early 20th century.
Cabeças do Reguengo Vira Cabeças Branco is a field blend of 16 grape varieties from four old vineyards in the Serra de São Mamede. Naturally fermented and aged for nine months in a mix of Slovenian and French oak barrels, this unfiltered white wine delivers elegance and vibrant energy.
Cabeças do Reguengo Respiro Lagar Branco is a unique white wine made from centenary vineyards, blending traditional techniques and natural winemaking. With exotic aromas and a balanced palate, this wine combines foot-crushed grapes and talha (amphora) fermentation, creating a truly artisanal expression of Serra de São Mamede’s terroir.
Cabeças do Reguengo Solstício Tinto is a bold red wine crafted from 14 ancient grape varieties, including Trincadeira and Aragonez, grown in a low-yield vineyard in Serra de São Mamede. Aged 18 months in French oak, this unfiltered wine is a complex expression of its granitic terroir.
Cabeças do Reguengo Quartzo Branco is an elegant white wine crafted from 10 native grape varieties grown in old vineyards of Serra de São Mamede. Naturally fermented and aged for 15 months in new oak, it exudes refined minerality and a harmonious balance of acidity and texture.
